How serious is a lipoprotein(a) level of 700 mg/L?
Disease description:
I have been feeling dizzy lately and went to the hospital for a lipoprotein(a) test. The result was over 700. Is this condition serious?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Lipoprotein(a), abbreviated as Lp(a), is an important indicator in blood lipid testing and is closely associated with the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
When the concentration of Lp(a) exceeds 50 mg/dL, the individual faces a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular events such as atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, and thrombosis. If the test results show that the Lp(a) concentration is over 700 mg/L, this is far beyond the aforementioned warning threshold, indicating a level that is severely elevated.
Elevated levels of lipoprotein(a) (Lp(a)) are often closely related to a series of unhealthy lifestyle habits. Among these factors, excessive obesity and poor dietary habits are particularly prominent. Strategies for managing elevated Lp(a) levels require active lifestyle modifications, including adopting a healthy and balanced diet, maintaining regular and moderate physical activity, and quitting smoking while limiting alcohol consumption.
An Lp(a) level of over 700 mg/L is an indicator that requires high attention, and prompt medical consultation is recommended.
